Portola-butler Continuation High School

Q: What is Portola-butler Continuation High School's ranking?

Portola-butler Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

Q: What is the graduation rate of Portola-butler Continuation High School?

The graduation rate of Portola-butler Continuation High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

Q: How many students attend Portola-butler Continuation High School?

32 students attend Portola-butler Continuation High School.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Portola-butler Continuation High School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Portola-butler Continuation High School?

Portola-butler Continuation High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

Q: What grades does Portola-butler Continuation High School offer ?

Portola-butler Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

Q: What school district is Portola-butler Continuation High School part of?

Portola-butler Continuation High School is part of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District.

760 Brd.way St.
King City, CA 93930

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Portola-butler Continuation High School serves 32 students in grades 9-12.

Portola-butler Continuation High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 32 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Portola-butler Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Portola-butler Continuation High School's student population of 32 students has declined by 47% over five school years.

The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

32 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

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School Rankings

Portola-butler Continuation High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Portola-butler Continuation High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1975 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

34%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

11:1

22:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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12%

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Hispanic

97%

56%

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Black

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White

22%

Hawaiian

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Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.63

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Graduation Rate

40-59%

85%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

63%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

South Monterey County Joint Union High School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portola-butler Continuation High School's ranking?

Portola-butler Continuation High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Portola-butler Continuation High School?

The graduation rate of Portola-butler Continuation High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Portola-butler Continuation High School?

32 students attend Portola-butler Continuation High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Portola-butler Continuation High School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Portola-butler Continuation High School?

Portola-butler Continuation High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Portola-butler Continuation High School offer ?

Portola-butler Continuation High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Portola-butler Continuation High School part of?

Portola-butler Continuation High School is part of South Monterey County Joint Union High School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 32 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Graduation Rate
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education